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Winelands

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October 12th 2013
Winelands 2 great days in the Winelands, nicer than Napa/Walla Walla. Not crowded, massive surrounding mountains, great wines. Stayed in cottage on vineyard with view of mountains and valley below. Pool, outsider shower, sunsets, no visible neighbors except for birds and occasional baboon. Met with Steve, Suzanne , Don and Holly for dinner before they headed off to Cape Town. Today drove to Herm ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Hermanus

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more